Butchers and Meat Cutters
SOC Code: 51-3021 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Cut, trim, or prepare consumer-sized portions of meat for use or sale in retail establishments.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Butchers and Meat Cutters. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairbanks-College, AK | $43,597 | $50,461 | $57,346 | $64,210 |
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $44,138 | $49,234 | $54,309 | $59,405 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $41,621 | $47,507 | $53,394 | $59,280 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $39,478 | $46,030 | $52,562 | $59,114 |
| Anchorage, AK | $41,163 | $46,842 | $52,541 | $58,219 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $40,456 | $46,051 | $51,626 | $57,221 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $41,246 | $46,488 | $51,750 | $56,992 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $41,787 | $46,613 | $51,418 | $56,243 |
| Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | $40,394 | $45,552 | $50,731 | $55,890 |
| El Centro, CA | $36,525 | $42,952 | $49,358 | $55,786 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 3.1 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.0 | |
| Service Orientation | 3.0 | |
| Speaking | 3.0 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.0 | |
| Monitoring | 3.0 | |
| Time Management | 3.0 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.0 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.9 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.9 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.1 |
| Food Production | 3.9 |
| Production and Processing | 3.4 |
| Sales and Marketing | 3.1 |
| English Language | 2.8 |
| Administration and Management | 2.5 |
| Mathematics | 2.5 |
| Education and Training | 2.3 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 69.9% |
| Less than high school | 20.4% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 7.3% |
| Some college | 2.4% |
Typical Tasks
- Wrap, weigh, label, and price cuts of meat.
- Prepare and place meat cuts and products in display counter to appear attractive and catch the shopper's eye.
- Prepare special cuts of meat ordered by customers.
- Cut, trim, bone, tie, and grind meats, such as beef, pork, poultry, and fish, to prepare in cooking form.
- Receive, inspect, and store meat upon delivery to ensure meat quality.
- Shape, lace, and tie roasts, using boning knife, skewer, and twine.
- Estimate requirements and order or requisition meat supplies to maintain inventories.
Technology Skills
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